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124 EvolDir December 1, 2012
The University of Sydney is Australia’s first University
with an outstanding global reputation for academic and
research excellence. It employs over 7500 permanent
staff supporting over 49,000 students. The University’s
School of Biological Sciences has over 30 academic staff
members who are active in teaching, research, and have
outstanding international reputations. The interests of
the academic staff span molecular biology; genetics; cell
biology; physiology; behaviour; biodiversity; ecology
and evolution of Australian plants and animals; and
student-learning in biology. The practical applications
of this expertise include conservation and management
of natural resources; biotechnology; bioinformatics; disease
control; and teaching and learning procedures and
resources.
We have two postdoctoral research positions available
to work with a new research program on various aspects
of virus evolution, emergence and epidemiology being
established by Professor Edward C. Holmes (NHMRC
Australia Fellow). Particular areas of research interest
include the (i) molecular evolution and epidemiology of
pathogenic viruses, and (ii) the evolutionary biology of
emerging viruses, with a particular emphasis on determining
the general adaptive and ecological mechanisms
that underpin successful cross-species virus transmission.
You will also be expected to take part in collaborative
projects with other research groups in Australia
and overseas and will have the opportunity to produce
and contribute to scientific research publications and
to take on responsibility for graduate student supervision
where appropriate. The position is full-time fixed
term for two years subject to the completion of a satisfactory
probation period for new appointees; further
offers may be available subject to funding, need and
performance. Membership of a University approved superannuation
scheme is a condition of employment for
new appointees.
Remuneration package: up to $99K including base
salary level A, leave loading and up to 17% superannuation.
Some support towards relocation and visa sponsorship
will be available for the successful appointee if
required.
All applications must be submitted via the University of
Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/positions
and search by the reference number for more information
and to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 6 December 2012 (11:30pm Sydney
time)
The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed
to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications
from equity target groups and women are encouraged.
edward.holmes@sydney.edu.au
TulaneU Phylogenomics Systematics
A postdoctoral research associate position is available
in the Derryberry lab (elizabethderryberry.tulane.edu)
in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
at Tulane University. This position is part of
NSF funded research on the systematics of the largely
Neotropical radiation of suboscines (Aves: Tyranni).
This research involves faculty from five partner institutions
(LSU, AMNH, Smithsonian, KU, and MPEG), so
the successful candidate will be joining a highly collaborative
and productive research team.
The postdoctoral associate will be expected to contribute
to (1) generating a species-level phylogeny of
the 1000+ suboscine species using genomic approaches
and (2) subsequent analyses intended to improve understanding
of diversification in large radiations. The ideal
candidate has experience in generating, assembling, and
analyzing next-generation sequence data. Prior experience
working on suboscines is also desirable, but not
required. The Derryberry lab also has a strong interest
in the tempo and mode of behavioral evolution, so
candidates with an interest in exploring these types of
questions in a phylogenetic context are strongly encouraged
to apply. A strong publication record is preferred.
An initial appointment will be for one year, with continuation
for at least one additional year dependent upon
performance.A start date by February 2013 or earlier is
preferred. Salary will be commensurate with experience
and qualifications. Send via email attachment a letter
of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research
interests, and names and addresses of three references
to Dr. Elizabeth Derryberry at ederrybe@tulane.edu.
Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities
are encouraged to apply.
– Elizabeth Derryberry, Ph.D. Assistant Professor
Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Tulane University New Orleans, LA 70118
504-862-8285 (office) 504-862-8706 (fax) http://elizabethderryberry.tulane.edu
ederrybe@tulane.edu